Southeast Europe

Romania visa requirements

Travellers from 92 of 198 countries can visit Romania easily: no visa, a visa at the airport, or a short online form.

What 198 passports need to visit Romania

Find your own passport in the list below for the exact rule.

No visa needed82 of 198 passportsJust show your passport at the border.
Free to visit, live and work10 of 198 passportsVisit, live and work freely.
Visa needed106 of 198 passportsApply at the embassy or consulate.

Types of Romania visa

Tourist entry7 optionsYou can visit Romania with a Schengen short-stay visa or use a visa exemption if you qualify. The usual short-stay limit covers your time across the Schengen Area.
Airport transit2 optionsMany passengers can change flights in Romania without a visa if they stay in one airport's international transit area for less than one day. Some nationalities need an airport transit visa even when staying in that area.
Business visitor entry2 optionsShort business visits follow the Schengen short-stay rules. Eligible travellers can enter without a visa; others need a Schengen visa.
Study and school-trip entry3 optionsShort study visits can use a Schengen visa, with no visa application fee for study or educational training. Longer study stays generally need a long-stay visa or residence permit.
Work permission2 optionsCitizens with European free movement rights can work in Romania without a visa. Ordinary visa-free visitor entry does not allow work in Romania.
Family and residence permission2 optionsSome family members of European single market citizens can enter Romania without a visa using a qualifying residence card. Longer residence generally needs a long-stay visa or residence permit unless free movement rights apply.
Exceptional visa at the border2 optionsA visa at the Romanian border is reserved for exceptional cases. It is not a routine visitor option.

Find your passport

198 of 198 passports

Who can visit easily, by part of the world

For each part of the world: how many countries' travellers can come easily. Easy means no visa, a visa at the airport, or a short online form.

Europe43 of 45 countries
Americas26 of 35 countries
Oceania9 of 14 countries
Asia12 of 50 countries
Africa2 of 54 countries

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Questions

How many passports can enter Romania without a visa?

92 of 198 passports can enter without applying before travel.

What is the most common entry rule for Romania?

Visa needed: it applies to 106 passports.

Which passports need an embassy visa for Romania?

106 passports, including India, China, Indonesia, Pakistan Nigeria, and 101 more.

Do India passport holders need a visa for Romania?

Visa needed.

Do China passport holders need a visa for Romania?

Visa needed.

Do United States passport holders need a visa for Romania?

No visa needed, for up to 90 days.

Do Nigeria passport holders need a visa for Romania?

Visa needed.

Do Pakistan passport holders need a visa for Romania?

Visa needed.

Do Brazil passport holders need a visa for Romania?

No visa needed, for up to 90 days.

Which region's passports have the easiest access to Romania?

Europe: 43 of 45 passports enter without applying first.

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